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November 26, 2012MLS BEST XISporting KC leads the way with four selections

NEW YORK –After finishing the regular season atop the Eastern Conference, Sporting Kansas City lead all teams with four players named to Major League Soccer's Best XI.

The San Jose Earthquakes, the 2012 Supporters’ Shield winners for best regular season record and LA Galaxy, the reigning MLS Cup Champions, each have two players named, while three other teams each have one player.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced the 2012 Best XI during his annual State of the League teleconference call. The Best XI recognizes the League’s top 11 players at each position on the field.

This year MLS players, club leadership, and media members voted one goalkeeper, three defenders, four midfielders and three forwards to the Best XI, listed below in alphabetical order within each position: